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Bill Bachenberg Elected NRA President, Doug Hamlin Unanimously Reelected as NRA Executive Vice President & CEO.

In early April, a federal judge in Brooklyn sentenced two men for trafficking protected birds and eggs into the United States in violation of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). Dr. John Waldrop of Cataula, Ga., was ordered to pay a $900,000 fine—one of the largest-ever for an ESA case—and serve three years of probation. Toney Jones of Eufala, Ala., was sentenced to six months of probation.

Henry Repeating Arms returns as the Premier Sponsor, reinforcing their steadfast dedication to the Second Amendment and firearms education. The NRA Foundation also extends heartfelt thanks to Guns.com, Kimber and Taurus, whose generous support as Contributing Sponsors helps make this highly anticipated event possible.

Glock, Inc. is the Presenting Sponsor of the Freedom Experience on Saturday, April 26th

Wildlife, shooting, fraternal and nonprofit civic organizations can submit an application for the Encouraging Tomorrow’s Hunters program, a North Dakota Game and Fish Department grant program developed to assist in the recruitment, retention and reactivation of hunters. Application deadline is May 1 and the maximum grant allowed is $3,000.

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc., (SAAMI), has announced the following companies have joined the well regarded organization.

State agencies are issuing avian influenza (HPAI) precautions after detection of the virus in locations they manage. Although the chance of encountering a diseased animal—even less of catching or transmitting it—the safety steps are simple and procedures most readers likely already follow.

Wildlife biologists have determined that hunters talking afield will send most animals in flight faster than gunshots or dogs.

Sitka Gear has introduced Optifade Cover, the company's latest innovation in hunter concealment.